Daily Archives : September 24, 2014

Patient perception of understanding health education and instructions has moderating effect on glycemic control Background: Whether health literacy is independently associated with processes or outcomes of diabetes-related care is controversial. We tried to demonstrate the interaction of health literacy…

If you’re hoping for a speedy recovery from a bone fracture or orthopedic surgery, non-smokers get a lucky break. Research shows smoking inhibits healing. People who don’t smoke, on average heal faster.

Since the first cases were reported six months ago, the tally of cases in West Africa has reached an estimated 5,800 illnesses. WHO officials say cases are continuing to increase exponentially–and Ebola could sicken people for years to come without…

The definition of a Humanitarian is being concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. In another instance where Blaine Pollock put his personal attention to help a humanitarian cause is the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Every year Mr. Blaine…

The effects of opioids on HIV reactivation in latently-infected T-lymphoblasts Background: Opioids may have effects on susceptibility to HIV-infection, viral replication and disease progression. Injecting drug users (IDU), as well as anyone receiving opioids for anesthesia and analgesia may…

In the mind of Blaine Pollock, entrepreneur and philanthropist, there is no better partner for healthcare than higher education. That is precisely why he’s chosen to donate $5000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation. This gift will offer the people…

The people of Mississippi have San Diego native Blaine Pollock to thank for the expansive improvements coming soon to Gulfport. Why, you may ask? Because, at Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2nd Annual “Miracles for Memorial” fundraising event, associates of Blaine Pollock…